John Reading Anna Ancher Tasso introduced his poem with

Tasso introduced his poem with an Allegoria in which he explained how many of the characters and events in the ""Gerusalemme Liberata"" symbolized different concepts

between a winged Cupid and a small satyr

to visit the sick

This has been taken to refer to Frances Brandon

John Reading Anna Ancher Tasso introduced his poem withJohn Reading (1677 or c. 1685 6? 1764): acting organist of Dulwich College, 1700 2; master of the choristers at Lincoln Cathedral, 1703; organist in London from 1708; published two books of songs and anthems; the air 'Adeste Fideles' (familiar as '0 come all ye faithful') has been attributed to him. The identification of the sitter is traditional.